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Antivirus Software Antivirus Software Remove Viruses Prevent Viruses Malware From Mary Landesman, your Guide to Antivirus Software BlackHole: A RAT for Mac and Windows BlackHole RAT, a remote admin tool/trojan that works on both Mac and Windows, has undergone significant revisions since its initial discovery. And while its keylogging and backdoor capabilities may be old hat for Windows users, for Mac users it may be their first brush with this type of malware. See More About:  blackhole  trojan  remote access trojans Blackhole Exploit Kit Aside from sharing the same name, there's no connection between the BlackHole RAT and the Blackhole exploit kit. The latter is the most frequently used framework engineered to deliver drive-by malware attacks via the Web. See More About:  blackhole  web malware  website compromise MACDefender: Scareware for Mac MACDefender is a scareware program designed to trick Mac users. Usually, MACDefender is delivered via the Web, often via tainted search engine results. While scareware has long plagued Windows users, it's a relatively new threat for Mac users and thus many may be caught unaware. See More About:  scareware  mac os x  mac osx Is That File Infected? Found a suspicious file on your computer? Here are six easy steps to determining whether or not it's malicious. See More About:  how to detect a virus  free virus repair  security tip Antivirus Software Ads AntiVirus Software Anti Virus Free AntiVirus Best AntiVirus AntiVirus Protection Featured Articles Fakefrag, aka WindowsRecovery Mac Security Tips How to Handle Virus Alerts Review: Little Snitch for Mac Scareware Explained Autorun Worms   More from About.com Backyard Chickens 101 Dabble in the self-sufficient, eco-friendly life with these essential chicken-raising tips. More> 24 Amazing Container Gardens These gorgeous and creative gardens prove it doesn't take a lot of space to create something special. More> This newsletter is written by: Mary Landesman Antivirus Software Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Antivirus Software newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Readers' Choice Winners Best Antivirus for Mac Best Windows Antivirus Best Internet Security Suites Best Free Antivirus Advertisement